Autonomous Flight Test Pilot - Uncrewed Aircraft

Anduril Industries; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Texas seeks a Flight Test Operator to support autonomous fixed-wing UAV flight test programs. You'll work with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and review flight tests on Altius platforms, building and maintaining aircraft, and feeding test results to engineering.

The role requires hands-on experience with RC/RPIC, FAA Part 107, and knowledge of airspace regulations. You must be comfortable traveling up to 60% and working extended hours in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• RC, RPIC, or Pilot-operator experience on fixed wing commercial and/or defense Group 2 aircraft.
• Ability to get and maintain FAA Part 107 certificate and Part 61 ground school.
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
• Familiarity with flight controllers and autopilot logic.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of National Airspace regulations and operating restrictions.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to own a variety of tasks in an autonomous environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Strong customer service and organizational collaboration mentality.
• Small UAS maintenance experience.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist with test, system checkouts, fly, and provide feedback on Altius for Test Engineering.
• Build, program, and maintain autonomous aircraft for flight.
• Work with Test Engineers on a variety of operational tasks that enable engineering, such as flight execution, material prep, or supporting test profiles by participating in our demonstrations.
• Assist with product installations at our test sites as needed
• Assist Site Manager and onsite team with maintenance, including managing office supplies, cleaning, inventory management and equipment maintenance
• Travel between test sites depending on testing requirements and team needs

Skills

Autopilot knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Test operations

UAS maintenance

Extended hours

Drug screening awareness

Flight test coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, software, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Anduril Industries in Texas seeks a Flight Test Operator to support autonomous fixed-wing UAV flight test programs. You'll work with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and review flight tests on Altius platforms, building and maintaining aircraft, and feeding test results to engineering.

The role requires hands-on experience with RC/RPIC, FAA Part 107, and knowledge of airspace regulations. You must be comfortable traveling up to 60% and working extended hours in a fast-paced,